How to Enter Bios

This updated guide examines How to Enter Bios and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

Entering Your BIOS

1. Reboot your computer. Since the BIOS controls your system's most basic functions, you have to access it before Windows loads.
2. Press the Setup key. As soon as you see the manufacturer's logo, press the key specified to enter Setup or BIOS. The most common keys are F1, F2 and Delete.
   • If you don't hit the key in time, Windows will load and you will have to reboot and retry.
3. Navigate the BIOS. Once you have loaded the BIOS, you can use your keyboard to navigate the menus. Your mouse will most likely not be working. You can use the BIOS to change the basic settings for your hardware.

Method 2of 2:

Entering UEFI Settings for Windows 8

1. Open the Charms bar and click the Settings button. You can access the Charms bar by moving your mouse to the upper- or lower-right corner of the screen.
   • If you are using Windows 8, you've probably noticed that your computer's boot sequence is too fast to hit the Setup key. Because of this, Windows 8 allows you to boot into an Advanced menu. You have to perform this action within Windows.
2. Click the Power button.
3. Hold.Shift and click "Restart".
4. Click 'Troubleshoot' and then "Advanced options".
5. Click "UEFI Firmware Settings". You may have to click "Restart" again.
   • This will allow you to change your UEFI settings, which are similar to your BIOS settings.